We love a small town with many shops, restaurants, and walkable streets. There are a ton of cute and welcoming small towns in Northern California’s foothills. San Andreas, located in Calaveras County is one such town. The downtown has Victorian buildings from the Gold Rush times, plus several locally-famous restaurants. With a population of 3,729, San Andreas is a friendly small town with more than a few great restaurants. While not exhaustive, the restaurants on this list are household names to locals. Check out these locally-famous restaurants in San Andreas in Northern California.

1. Crazy Eddie’s Panini Grill
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The service and quality of food at this humble sandwich shop are unbeatable.
Crazy Eddie’s has a large menu of every burger, hot dog, and sandwich you can imagine. Plus house-made sauces for your meal. After enjoying a delicious and hearty sandwich or burger, try some of their incredible homemade fudge.
Crazy Eddie's Panini Grill, 317 E St Charles St, San Andreas, CA 95249, USA
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People-in-the-know driving to and from Tahoe always take time to stop at Crazy Eddie’s for a burger.
2. El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant
El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant, 126 W St Charles St, San Andreas, CA 95249, USA
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For quick service and delicious Mexican food, try El Mezcal in San Andreas. This Mexican restaurant is known for its burritos. Made with steak, carnitas, chicken, or shrimp, these hearty burritos are perfect to-go, too.
3. Patio Drive In
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This 1950s-style burger joint serves all the American classics you love!

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Stop in at Patio Drive In for burgers, tacos, corn dogs, grilled cheese, sandwiches, and melts. Patio Drive In has been a local favorite for decades!
Patio Drive In, 284 W St Charles St, San Andreas, CA 95249, USA
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Order from their breakfast menu that includes steak and eggs, French toast, sausage, and waffles. Have a sweet tooth? They also have all sorts of milkshakes, malts, and smoothies.
4. Gooney’s Bar & Grill
Gooney's Bar & Grill, 6 Main St, San Andreas, CA 95249, USA
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This isn’t your average Old West bar. Gooney’s Bar & Grill is a local watering hole with a friendly atmosphere. They serve freshly made, creative bar food, like avocado fries, fried pickles, and wings. Stay awhile to hear your favorite song played on the jukebox and play a game of pool.
5. Pickle Patch Deli
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Locals love the relaxing park-like setting of Pickle Patch Deli.
Enjoy a leisurely lunch in the garden at this San Andreas gem.
Pickle Patch, 577 W St Charles St, San Andreas, CA 95249, USA
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Pickle Patch Deli serves salads, sandwiches, and deli food items, all freshly prepared.

Despite its small size, San Andreas offers a quaint and charming atmosphere with a touch of the Old West. The downtown area has historic buildings that have been well-preserved, including the Calaveras County Courthouse, constructed in 1893. San Andreas is located 120 miles east of San Francisco in the Sierra Nevada foothills.

In small towns like San Andreas restaurants bring people together and function as gathering places for the community. Take a trip to this inviting small town to try one of its well-liked restaurants.

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